Fat Biking · Montréal
How to choose
Exploring Montréal on oversized tyres is available through 6 separate rental options, running from December to March. Every available offer is an unguided equipment hire rather than a guided tour, giving you full independence along winter trails. Five packages are rated “Occasionally sporty”, covering both urban waterside paths and regional park terrain. Two distinct operators organise these rentals: Bruno Vélo manages hires along the Canal-de-Lachine, whilst Sepaq provides equipment for the Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville and the Parc national du Mont-St-Bruno. Hires range from single-hour sessions to full-day packages, with top-tier combos adding snowshoes to your fat bike hire. Across 6 customer reviews, these experiences maintain an overall score of 4.5/5. Choose Bruno Vélo if you prefer a quick ride along the urban canal, or book with Sepaq if you want a full day combining snowshoes and fat biking in a nature park.
6 offers available
Our picks
Fatbike rental - Au Canal-de-Lachine
This unguided bike hire costs 16 € for a 1h ride along the canal.
Fat Bike Rental in Montreal along the Lachine Canal
This unguided canal hire costs 18 €, lasts 1h15 to 2h15, and offers Spanish, French, and English assistance.
Fat Bike rental in the Îles-de-Boucherville Park, Montréal
This unguided rental from Sepaq costs 24 € for a duration of 1h to 4h.
Fat Bike and Snowshoes rental in Mont-St-Bruno Park, Montreal
This unguided package costs 37 € for a full day including both fat bike and snowshoe equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What months are fat bike rentals available in Montréal?
Rental options operate from December to March.
Are these guided tours or unguided rentals?
All 6 options are unguided equipment rentals rather than guided excursions.
What physical fitness level is expected?
Five of the rental options carry an “Occasionally sporty” physical rating.
Which languages are spoken by the rental operators?
Staff at Bruno Vélo speak English, French, and Spanish, whilst Sepaq provides assistance in English and French.
Where are the meeting points located?
For Bruno Vélo, pick-up is canal-side at FC98+X2C in Montréal. For Sepaq, rentals depart either from Pavillon Grand-Duc opposite car park P2 or from the rental trailer between P1 and P2, depending on the park.
What do the packages cost across the operators?
Rental prices run between 16 € and 37 €, with the highest rate covering a full-day fat bike and snowshoe combination.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6.8 °C | 78.8 mm | Peak |
| February | -6.9 °C | 78.6 mm | Peak |
| March | -1.8 °C | 69.7 mm | Good |
| April | 7 °C | 87.5 mm | Poor |
| May | 13.2 °C | 132.8 mm | Off season |
| June | 18.7 °C | 103.9 mm | Off season |
| July | 22.5 °C | 78.9 mm | Off season |
| August | 21 °C | 64.9 mm | Off season |
| September | 18.1 °C | 106.9 mm | Off season |
| October | 10.5 °C | 91.6 mm | Off season |
| November | 3.8 °C | 86.4 mm | Poor |
| December | -4.8 °C | 96 mm | Good |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear breathable thermal base layers, windproof winter trousers, warm insulated boots, and thermal gloves that allow good brake grip.
Getting there
Check whether your rental base is in central Montréal along the canal or in the nearby provincial parks before setting out.
See also
Fat Biking elsewhere
Other activities in Montréal
Updated September 2026